The Global Leadership Podcast
Ep 155: Harvard Business School Professor Amy C. Edmondson on the Science of Failing Well
Nov 12, 2024
Amy C. Edmondson, the Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School and an expert on psychological safety, shares her insights on how leaders can help teams embrace failure. She distinguishes between mistakes and failures, outlining three types of failure. The conversation emphasizes fostering a culture where intelligent failures are celebrated as learning opportunities, advocating for a growth mindset. Edmondson stresses the importance of leader care and open communication to encourage experimentation and innovation within organizations.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing failure as a valuable teacher fosters personal and team growth by transforming mistakes into opportunities for learning and improvement.
- Creating a psychologically safe environment empowers team members to communicate openly about failures, enhancing collective learning and innovation within the organization.
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The Importance of Failing Well
Failure is a natural part of both work and life, and how one responds to failures can significantly influence personal and team growth. Embracing failure can serve as a powerful teacher, providing valuable lessons that contribute to improvement. This perspective encourages leaders to create environments where failure is not vilified, but rather seen as an opportunity for learning and development. The focus shifts from hiding mistakes to understanding how to use them as stepping stones toward greater success.
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